New Officials Training
Classroom instruction and on-the-mat training for new wrestling officials.
Time: To be confirmed; tentatively 6 p.m.
Location: Rochester Mayo High School.
Association Notices
Upcoming SMWOA Events
SMWOA Association Meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Knights of Columbus
Owatonna, MN
Southern Minnesota Wrestling Officials Association
Supporting wrestling officials across Southern Minnesota.
SMWOA helps recruit, train, mentor, and support wrestling officials while serving schools, athletes, coaches, and communities throughout the region.
Start Here
Resources for officials, schools, and new members.
Whether you are brand new to wrestling officiating or already working matches, these pages will help you find the information you need quickly.
New Officials
Become an Official
Learn the basic steps to register, attend meetings, get connected, and begin officiating wrestling.
TrainingRules & Training
Access NFHS rules resources, mechanics resources, and officiating guidance.
MembersMember Resources
Find association documents, NASO information, gear, forms, and helpful links.
SchoolsSchool Resources
Review fee information and useful items for schools working with wrestling officials.
Purpose
Objective, service, and membership standards.
SMWOA’s purpose is to raise the level of wrestling officiating and serve schools, athletes, coaches, and communities with professionalism.
Objective
Advance wrestling officiating.
The objective of the Southern Minnesota Wrestling Officials Association is to uphold and advance the proficiency of high school wrestling officiating.
The association is dedicated to consistent application of rules, fair competition, respect among schools and communities, and a positive educational athletic experience for all participants.
Commitment to Service
Professional and reliable service.
Association leadership and members are committed to serving league administrators and member schools with a high degree of professionalism.
SMWOA works to deliver services in an efficient and businesslike manner to ensure reliability and trust.
Membership Standards
Registered and prepared officials.
In accordance with the association’s constitution, all members shall be registered officials with the Minnesota State High School League.
- Annual attendance at state rules interpretation meetings.
- Successful completion of the state rules examination.
- Adherence to high standards of professional conduct.
Our Work
Training, consistency, professionalism, and service.
The Southern Minnesota Wrestling Officials Association is committed to supporting wrestling officials with education, mechanics, mentorship, and professional standards.
The association works to provide consistent officiating, support new officials, and strengthen the overall wrestling experience for schools and athletes.
Learn About SMWOA
Training
Rules, mechanics, and professional development.
Mentorship
Support for new and developing wrestling officials.
Service
Working with schools, athletes, coaches, and communities.
Leadership
Current officers and board members.
Association leadership helps coordinate assignments, support new officials, maintain standards, and serve the needs of schools and wrestling officials across southern Minnesota.
Matt Sogla
Rick Rud
SW Minnesota
Matt Sogla
SE Minnesota
Bill Olson
Joe Morgan
Board Members
Steve Graff
Gary Heydt
Geoff Hjerleid
Joe Morgan
Dean Nelson
Rick Rud
Cami Snobl
Matt Stein
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a wrestling official?
SMWOA can help you understand the registration process, training requirements, equipment needs, and next steps.